CURRENT HEALTH & LEGAL GUIDELINES
(As of May 7th, 2020)
- Federal Recommendations.
- Missouri Regulations. (Updated May 28th, 2020)
- From May 4th through June 15th, 2020; Weddings are allowed as long as social distancing can be followed. The state has not put a specific limitation on the number of guests, but Venues may be required to follow a limitation of 25-50% depending on how their county designates their business.
- “Avoid socializing in groups that do not readily allow for appropriate physical distancing (receptions, trade shows, etc.).”
- Restaurants may offer dining-in services but must adhere to social distancing and other precautionary public health measures. Tables must be spaced at least six feet apart. Communal seating areas for parties that are not connected are prohibited. There can be no more than ten people at a single table.
- This Order establishes the minimum requirements that must be complied with statewide. Local health authorities may enforce more restrictive public health requirements for businesses or individuals.
- Show-Me State Recovery Plan
- Springfield/Greene County Regulations. (Updated May 28th,2020)
- Road to Recovery Order (Details for Phases Two thru Four)
- Wedding & Event Venues may host events of 25% and maintain the 6-foot social distancing between households.
- City of Springfield, Phase Two Order
- Greene County Order (updated 5/7/2020)
- Video Announcement
- COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard
- Christian County (beginning May 4th, 2020)
- The Christian County Commission met to review and adopt changes to the County’s “Stay at Home Order” which would begin the incremental re-opening of many local businesses and other activities. Beginning May 4, 2020, this new order allows for locations to operate based on a percentage of approved occupancy and the ability to maintain social distancing requirements. It also increases the public gathering limitation from 10 to 20 individuals.”
- Civil Emergency Order
- (Ozark, Nixa) (currently May 4th thru May 31st, 2020)
- Avoid social gatherings of 20 or more and any gatherings which do not allow for appropriate social distancing. When in public, maximize social distance from others.
- Do not create situations where people cannot maintain social distancing.
- You may attend events of 19 or fewer people as long as you maintain social distancing (6 feet between people who are not of the same household).
- The City of Ozark has classified certain venues under the restaurant category, such as Venue on Brick, therefore they are allowed up to 50% capacity.
- Ozark, Missouri Guidelines
- Nixa, MO Orders
- Branson, Missouri
- Stone County (Beginning May 4th until further notice)
- “Avoid socializing in groups that do not readily allow for appropriate physical distancing (receptions, trade shows, etc.). When in public (parks, outdoor recreation spaces, shopping malls, etc.), individuals should maximize physical distance from others.
- “Events at large venues or stadiums,…must have seating shall be spaced out according to social distancing requirements. This will apply to events such as amusement parks and attractions, concerts, funerals, museums, school graduations and weddings.”
- For smaller locations (less than 10,000 square feet), they must maintain 25 percent or less of the authorized occupancy.”
- Stone County Recovery Plan Phase One
- Polk County (Phase Two, Step One Begins May 4th)
- Each step within Recovery should be a minimum of two weeks and may be as long as several months. If the spread of COVID-19 increases to unacceptable levels, the recommendation is to move backwards through the steps up to and including resuming a stay-at-home order. Throughout the steps, physical distancing standards must be applied, which includes remaining physically separated by 6 feet at all times and frequent disinfecting of surfaces of common areas and in between groups’ use of a space. During Recovery, travel outside of the community and region should only occur for essential activities.
- “Mass gatherings of less than 50 individuals may resume. The limitation of 50 individuals pertains to all individuals at an event or location. The total number individuals may not be divided among different portions of a location- e.g. different rooms or fields. All mass gatherings are required to apply physical distancing standards, and if physical distancing standards cannot be met, the gathering must be postponed or canceled.”
- Polk County Response and Recovery Plan
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Beginning May 6th, 2020 – “Based on public health guidance, non-essential businesses that are not open to the public will be permitted to open one week from today, subject to social distancing guidance. Religious gatherings – including weddings and funerals – of 10 people inside and 50 people outside can resume on the same date, provided social distancing is maintained and event organizers record the names and contact information of all attendees.”
- Kansas City Guidelines
- Clay County, Missouri
- “Adjust Physical Distancing Strategies Prior to the current statewide stay-at-home order, there were multiple phased-in actions taken by local jurisdictions to increase physical distancing. A similar, stepwise approach is required as communities are reopened. The following outlines several recommended steps in this continuum. Movement through each step will be determined by the spread or containment of disease. The length of each step within Recovery will vary. It is suggested that each step be at least four weeks but may last as long as several months. The success of this plan is dependent upon the dedication and efforts of communities, businesses and residents to follow these strategies. If the spread of COVID-19 increases to unacceptable levels, the recommendation is to move backwards through the steps up to and including resuming a stay at home order. Throughout the steps, physical distancing standards must be applied, which includes remaining physically separated by 6 feet at all times and frequent disinfecting of surfaces of common areas and in between groups’ use of a space. During Recovery, travel outside of the community and region should only occur for essential activities.”
- Clay County Recovery Plan (see pages 8-11)
- St. Louis County, Missouri
- “It is hereby declared unlawful for any person to organize or to attend an intentional gathering of 10 people or more in a single space or room. It is further provided that any person who organizes a gathering of 9 people or fewer shall take appropriate action to minimize risk to the greatest extent possible by implementing and enforcing mitigation measures, including but not limited to social distancing.” –Executive Order #14
- “The Director of the Department of Public Health shall impose the restrictions described herein and shall continue to impose those restrictions until she deems that such restrictions are no longer necessary to protect public health and safety.” –Executive Order #17
- St. Louis County Information
